Sharon Noonan

Best Possible Taste with Sharon Noonan

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Food and Drink Podcast with Sharon Noonan. Ireland's longest-running food and drink podcast airing since 2013.Some people like to blog, Sharon Noonan likes to interview! In 2013 her food and drink show, Best Possible Taste, premiered on West Limerick 102FM and entertained listeners for 11 years up until October 2024. Sharon continues to interview guests from the food and drink scene in Ireland and beyond for the podcast. From restaurant reviews to discussing current affairs issues affecting the hospitality industry to hearing a famous family recipe to enjoying an award winning artisan product,...

Author

Sharon Noonan

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Society

Podcast website

www.sharonnoonan.com

Latest episode

Jun 14, 2026

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Episodes

6 February 2024 - Margaret Dineen, Blue Sky Consulting 06.02.2024

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Margaret Dineen, founder of Blue Sky Food Consulting, about the Irish Food Trade Connect Forum which takes place on Thursday 21 March 2024 in the Kilashee Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare. Visit www.blueskyfoodconsulting.ie for more information and to book your place. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For m...

6 February 2024 - Samantha Forrest, Fussy Food Plates 06.02.2024

In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Samantha Forrest, founder of Fussy Food Plates."As a busy Mum of three children under five, I know how stressful mealtimes can be. We want our children to happy and healthy but often our wishes get in the way of children’s natural desire to constantly explore, be creative and simply play. So I set out to make our mealtimes - fun."At first, this meant...

20 January 2024 - Santina Kennedy 30.01.2024

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan sits down with Santina Kennedy in the magnificent K Club to talk about St Brigid and the upcoming events to celebrate this special saint. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For mo...

30 January 2024 - Margaret Leahy, Fable Tours 30.01.2024

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Margaret Leahy shares details about her new venture - Fable Tours. Margaret is a Fáilte Ireland Tour Guide who enjoys meeting new people, eating great food, and having a laugh. Raised on an organic farm, she now lives on a smallholding growing vegetables in the company of numerous animals including her ever-faithful dog Willow. Meeting people, breaking bread...

23 January 2024 - Charlotte Pike 23.01.2024

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Charlotte Pike, a food and drink expert with over a decade of experience. Charlotte's portfolio career includes writing, teaching, broadcasting and consulting and Charlotte is also a professionally trained chef, highly experienced Executive Chef Tutor,Charlotte has written several award-winning cookery books and in this interview, we he...

23 January 2024 - Chef Tom Flavin, Cook & Cleaver 23.01.2024

In this Best Possible Taste interview, chef Tom Flavin shares details about his collaboration with childhood friend and award-winning butcher, Garrett Landers. The duo have launched a collection of delicious ready meals on to the market, under the brand Cook & Cleaver. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST & CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.VISIT...

16 January 2024 - Holly White, Planted-Based Author 16.01.2024

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Dublin based author and wellness lover Holly White, who is certified in plant based nutrition, returns with lots of inspiration for Veganuary. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR LOTS MORE BPT INTERVIEWS! Best Possible Taste is Ireland's...

16 January 2023 - Ciara Troy,Oishii Foods Ltd 16.01.2024

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Ciara Troy, founder of Oishii Foods Ltd. Launched in 2006 by Ciara Troy, Oishii (meaning ‘delicious’) Sushi is Ireland’s leading artisan producer of a premium ready to eat sushi range. The business has weathered countless storms – challenges brought about by Brexit and Covid were quickly followed with rising raw material costs, supply c...

19 December 2023 - Conor Spacey 19.12.2023

In this Best Possible Taste interview chef Conor Spacey has lots of inspiration to use up the Christmas leftovers. Conor Spacey has worked in the food industry for over 30 years, but over the last 15 years, he's done a deep dive into sustainability and our broken food system to become one of the industry leaders in zero waste kitchens. Most recently, Conor has worked with the United Nations Sustai...

12 December 2023 - Andy Clarke 14.12.2023

In this Best Possible Taste interview, we find out what famous shoulders Andy Clarke (Food & Drink Writer, Judge, TV Producer / Director and author of Home Bar) has been rubbing with and what drinks he recommends serving this Christmas. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023! Best Possible Taste is Ireland...

12 December 2023 - Holly White 12.12.2023

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Holly White, who is certified in plant-based nutrition, to get great advice and inspiration for a plant-based Christmas. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023! Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more ep...

6 December 2023 - Karen Coakley, Kenmare Foodie 06.12.2023

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noona meets Karen Coakley AKA Kenmare Foodie. Karen’s passion for cooking and supporting Irish food producers has led her to establish a thriving business that includes food tours and WhatsApp cooking classes. So if you are hosting Christmas this year, Karen has some great advice for you! THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRIN...

6 December 2023 - Ronan O'Halloran, Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate 06.12.2023

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Ronan O’Halloran gives Sharon Noonan an insight into spending Christmas at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, one of Ireland’s Blue Book properties. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023! Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more epi...

21 November 2023 - Ray Byrne, Wineport Lodge 22.11.2023

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Ray Byrne shares the Wineport Lodge story from opening its doors as a daytime restaurant beside a sailing centre on the shores of Lough Ree 30 years ago to adding bedrooms, being the original venue to the TV show “The Restaurant,” opening a spa and launching a 48-foot luxury cruiser as new accommodation for 2023.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RU...

21 November 2023 - Jane Gleeson, Guzzle.ie 21.11.2023

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan meets Jane Gleeson to find out more about Guzzle, an annual art and food publication made in Ireland. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023! Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visi...

7 November 2023 - Chef Ali Honour 09.11.2023

In this Best Possible Taste extract Sharon Noonan meets chef Ali Honour to talk about her latest project "Beans is how!"THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023! Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Ac...

7 November 2023 - Suzanne Campbell, Irish Food Writing Awards 09.11.2023

In this episode of the Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan chats to Suzanne Campbell to find out all about the 2023 Irish Food Writing Awards. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023! Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonno...

24 October 2023 - Olivia Duff, Samhain 27.10.2023

In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Olivia Duff to find out about the 2023 Samhain Festival of Food & Culture which takes place in Kells, Co Meath from November 2nd - November 5th. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023! Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. Fo...

24 October 2023 - Martina Calvey, Achill Mountain Lamb 24.10.2023

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan meets Martina Calvey to find out more about her family business - Achill Mountain Lamb. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023! Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonno...

17 October 2023 - Oisin Davis, Irish Kitchen Cocktails 18.10.2023

Oisin Davis writes an award-winning monthly column in Food & Wine Magazine with the Business Post and is a regular radio and TV contributor. In this interview Oisin tells Sharon Noonan about his book "Irish Kitchen Cocktails" which shows you how easy it is to make cocktails with Irish spirits using everyday kitchen equipment. Pic credit: Barbara McCarthyTHE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST...

17 October 2023 - Tango Street Food, Killarney 18.10.2023

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan is transported to Argentina thanks to a visit to the award winning Tango Street Food in Killarney, Co Kerry where we meet owners Pamela and Facundo. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023! Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink p...

10 October 2023 - Sharon Noonan in conversation with Brian McDermott 10.10.2023

The Best Possible Taste celebrated 10 years on air on Sunday 8 October, making it Ireland’s longest-running food and drink radio show and podcast. At this year’s Blas na hÉireann/Irish Food Awards in Dingle, Co Kerry, Sharon Noonan, who produces and presents the show, found herself in the guest’s chair being interviewed by chef and broadcaster Brian McDermott. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's long...

10 October 2023 - Arnaldo Morelli, Morellis' Ice Cream Ltd 10.10.2023

In this episode of the Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan talks to Arnaldo Morellis from Morellis' Ice Cream Ltd whose mango sorbet was awarded the Supreme Champion award at the 2023 Blas na hÉireann / Irish Food Awards. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest runn...

3 October 2023 - Pat & Mary O'Neill, O'Neills' Dry Cure Bacon Company 04.10.2023

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Pat & Mary O’Neill from the O’Neill Dry Cure Bacon Company explain the unique selling points of their products won silver for their dry-cured rashers and bronze for their smoked dry cured back rashers at this year’s @blasnaheireannTHE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 202...

3 October 2023 - Graham Herterich, The Cupcake Bloke 04.10.2023

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Graham Herterich aka The Cupcake Bloke shares how his journey led him to become an award-winning baker whose passion lies with the black. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023! Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes...

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